Gay rap : perception of UPLB BA Communication Arts Students on gay-themed rap music

Date

4-2014

Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts

College

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Katrina Ross A. Tan

Abstract

Popular culture serves as a common ground for music and the issue of homosexuality in today?s era. This study aimed to identify the perception of UPLB BA Communication Arts students on the issue of homosexuality in gay-themed rap music. Specifically, the study sought to determine the perception of the respondents toward the content and purpose of the songs, the elements of music that had an effect on their perception, and other factors that also had an effect on their perceptions. Focused group discussions were conducted as the means to gather necessary data for the study. Susanne Langer?s Theory of Symbols and Donald Fry and Virginia Fry?s application of Semiotics to media studies were used to make sense of the data provided by the respondents through focused group discussions. Results of the study showed that majority of the respondents perceived Sirena as empowering while Gayuma as degrading. Regarding the message about homosexuality being communicated, both songs were said to reflect the reality in the Philippine setting about gender-based discrimination. In addition, elements of music were said to have an effect on the perception of the respondents. Specifically, these elements were rhythm, for Sirena only, timbre, beat and meter, and tempo for both Sirena and Gayuma. Lastly, it was also found out that different factors had an effect on the respondents as well. Some of these factors include religion, culture, family, and the academe.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2014 M3 /P65

Document Type

Thesis

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